Putin’s economic envoy assures US trip
(MENAFN) Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s economic envoy, has confirmed his arrival in Washington to hold talks with US officials. Dmitriev, who heads Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, is the highest-ranking Russian official to visit the US since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022. His visit comes as both Moscow and Washington continue efforts to find a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing tensions.
In a Telegram post, Dmitriev confirmed he has been meeting with representatives from the Trump administration, including Steve Witkoff, who oversees US-Russia relations. He also expressed that the breakdown in US-Russia dialogue under President Joe Biden's administration had left a critical gap, but that efforts to restore communication are underway.
While acknowledging the challenges of rebuilding dialogue, Dmitriev emphasized that every meeting and candid conversation is a step toward better understanding and potential cooperation. He believes that a restored relationship could open new avenues for constructive interaction, especially in economic and investment matters.
Dmitriev’s trip follows last month’s Russia-US talks in Saudi Arabia, where both sides agreed to normalize relations and work toward a diplomatic settlement of the Ukraine conflict. However, Russia has accused Ukraine of violating a ceasefire agreement, particularly with attacks on infrastructure, and insists that any resolution must address NATO expansion and Ukraine's neutrality.
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